Subsection XX (COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND B.U.D.S.

COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND

B.U.D.S.
SERVICE TOOLS
Description Part Number Page
MPI-2 DIAGNOSTIC CABLE.......................................................... 710 000 851 ............................................. 3
MPI-2 INTERFACE CARD .............................................................. 529 036 018 ......................................... 3–4

SERVICE TOOLS – OTHER SUPPLIER

Description Part Number Page
MALE-FEMALE EXTENSION SERIAL CABLE............................... DB9 ............................................. 3

GENERAL USB LIGHT

Refer to PROCEDURES for instructions on the STATUS WHAT TO DO

communication tools. – Check USB connection between
If communication problems occur, refer to TROU- MPI-2 and PC computer.
Light is
BLESHOOTING in this subsection. OFF – Check USB operation on PC
computer (hardware or Windows
drivers).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Light is – Connections are GOOD.
DIAGNOSTIC TIPS GREEN Communication can take place
on USB side.
IMPORTANT: Make sure all connections are
made and vehicle is powered up before starting Prerequisite for CAN communication:
B.U.D.S. to allow proper communication between – MPI-2 connected to diagnostic connector on ve-
the vehicle and B.U.D.S. software. hicle.
MPI-2 Connection Troubleshooting – Tether cord installed on the vehicle engine cut-
off switch.
MPI-2 Status Lights – ECM turned on (momentarily press the START
The MPI-2 includes 2 status lights that indicate the button).
connection condition: USB and CAN. Both lights – B.U.D.S. started and logged on.
must be GREEN for the MPI-2 to function prop-
CAN LIGHT
erly. Otherwise, refer to the following charts.
STATUS WHAT TO DO
Light is Check connection between MPI-2 and
OFF diagnostic connector on vehicle.
Light is Check CAN wires/connectors on
RED vehicle.
Connections are GOOD.
Light is
Communication can take place on
GREEN
CAN side.
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Prerequisite for USB communication:

– PC Computer turned on
– MPI-2 connected to PC computer.

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Communication Problems when Using If B.U.D.S. does not automatically exit the follow-
B.U.D.S. ing message box, click the Retry button. This will
manually establish the communication with the
Missing Module ECUs.
If one or more ECU is not communicating with the
MPI, refer to DIAGNOSTIC AND FAULT CODES
subsection.

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Message Box: "Some of the Information

Normally Displayed..."
tmr2011-019-002_b If the following message box is displayed in
STATUS BAR B.U.D.S.:
1. Number of modules read by B.U.D.S.

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1. Click on the OK button in the box.

2. Ensure the tether cord is properly installed.
3. Briefly press the vehicle START button to acti-
vate the ECM. Do not hold START button to
avoid engine starting.
4. Click on the Read Data button in B.U.D.S.
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MODULE SUBMENU - LIST OF MODULES READ BY B.U.D.S. Message Box: "Engine must be Stopped..."
If the following message box is displayed in
No Vehicle Detected
B.U.D.S.:
If an “X” is shown in the status bar, it means that
no ECU is communicating with the MPI.

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1. Turn off the engine if it is running.

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2. Click on the Cancel button in B.U.D.S.
1. Check connections between the PC computer 3. Ensure the tether cord is properly installed.
and the vehicle.
4. Briefly press the vehicle START button to acti-
2. Ensure the electrical system is powered up. vate the ECM. Do not hold START button to
NOTE: The tether cord cap must be installed on avoid engine starting.
the engine cut-off switch. 5. Continue with the procedure undertaken prior
3. Ensure both USB and CAN lights on the MPI-2 to the appearance of the message box.
are GREEN. Refer to MPI-2 CONNECTION NOTE: If the message persists and the engine is
TROUBLESHOOTING subsection. not running, press the Read Data button. There-
after, repeat the procedure.

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PROCEDURES
MULTI-PURPOSE INTERFACE-2
(MPI-2)
The MPI-2 (Multi-Purpose Interface-2) in conjunc-
tion with the MPI-2 diagnostic cable is used with
B.U.D.S. software to communicate with the ECM
(engine control module) and other modules.

MPI-2 Power
The MPI-2 interface card uses the power from the
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1. Coolant tank holder

The 6-pin diagnostic connector is located near the 2. Coolant tank overflow hose
coolant tank, stored in it's protective cap. To ac- 3. Diagnostic connector
cess it, remove the LH access cover.
2. Connect one end of the MPI-2 DIAGNOSTIC CA-
BLE (P/N 710 000 851) to vehicle connector.

710000851

3. Connect the other end of diagnostic cable to the

MPI-2 INTERFACE CARD (P/N 529 036 018).

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DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR LOCATION

Connecting the PC to the Vehicle

1. Disconnect the 6-pin diagnostic connector from
its holder (protective cap).

529036018

NOTE: An optional MALE-FEMALE EXTENSION SE-

RIAL CABLE (P/N DB9) available at electronic retail
outlets can be used between diagnostic cable and
MPI-2 interface. Do not exceed 7.6 m (25 ft).

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monitoring, activation of certain components for

diagnostic purposes, and to carry out settings
changes.
Always use the latest applicable B.U.D.S. version
available on BOSSWeb.

How to Read the Electronic Control

Units Using B.U.D.S. Software
IMPORTANT: Ensure all connections have been
529035697
made before starting B.U.D.S. to allow proper
OPTIONAL MALE-FEMALE EXTENSION SERIAL CABLE operation. Refer to MPI-2 in this subsection.
1. Press the START button to wake up the electri-
4. Connect the MPI-2 INTERFACE CARD (P/N 529
cal system.
036 018) to the USB port of a PC (personal
computer). 2. Install the tether cord on the engine cut-off
switch.
3. Start B.U.D.S. and logon.
NOTE: B.U.D.S. will automatically choose the ap-
propriate MPI 2 protocol.
4. Ensure the appropriate number of modules is
shown in the status bar.
NUMBER OF
MODULES
MODULES
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2 ECM and multifunction gauge

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STATUS BAR
1. Number of modules read by B.U.D.S.

5. Read electronic modules by clicking the Read

Data button.

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MPI-2 INTERFACE CARD CONNECTED TO USB PORT

CAUTION If the computer you are using is

connected to a power outlet, there is a poten-
tial risk of electric shock when working in con-
tact with water. Be careful not to touch water
while working with the computer.
5. Use B.U.D.S. software as described further in
B.U.D.S. SOFTWARE. vmr2006-012-100_aen

B.U.D.S. is now ready to use.

B.U.D.S. SOFTWARE
B.U.D.S. (BRP Utility and Diagnostic Software)
is designed to allow programming key(s) to the
vehicle, allow electrical and electronic component

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Electronic Modules ECU Update 2. If the Update option is black, an update file is
available for this module.
NOTICE Failure to strictly follow a procedure
to update a module may permanently damage
the module.
Whenever B.U.D.S. is started, check for an up-
date icon in the B.U.D.S. status bar.

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1. Greyed out: No update to perform

Black: Update file available

Before applying an update, log in BOSSWeb and

look in Sales for the Unit history to find out if any
information or publication related to the vehicle is
available. If so, carefully follow the given instruc-
tions.

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TYPICAL

If the icon is visible, it indicates that a file is avail-

able in B.U.D.S. to update at least one of the elec-
tronic modules.
NOTE: If an update file is available on BOSSWeb
but the B.U.D.S. software being used is not up
to date, the update icon will not appear. Refer to
the service bulletins to see if there is an update
available.
Use the Module submenu and check all modules
one at a time to see which module(s) can be up-
dated.
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SALES, UNIT HISTORY

Step 1: Click on SALES menu
Step 2: Select Unit History

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file is available for this module. 1. Vehicle Serial Number here

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NOTE: When selecting the update menu in 2. Remove tether cord from the engine cut-off
B.U.D.S., a dialog box will appear and the update switch.
file description may give some clue to finding the Disconnect MPI connections and secure the vehi-
vehicle-related information in BOSSWeb. cle diagnostic connector in its holder.

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TYPICAL
1. File description TYPICAL
1. Diagnostic connector secured to holder
Writing Changes in an ECU NOTICE Failure to secure the diagnostic con-
1. When finished, save changes to the related nector in its protective cap may result in cor-
electronic module by clicking the Write Data rosion or other damage to the terminals. Ve-
button. hicle operation may be affected under certain
circumstances.
3. Reinstall all removed parts, refer to appropriate
subsections.

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NOTE: A message box may confirm a successful

operation.
If the word Modified appears in the vehicle file
identification number at the top of the B.U.D.S.
page, then a change has been made that requires
selecting the Write Data to save the change.

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TYPICAL
1. Indicate setting or data modified; Write Data to save

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